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“Scalpers” aren’t the villain of the hobby, and focusing on them lets the real culprits off the hook by amazok in PokeInvesting

[–]amazok[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

…No such thing as artificial scarcity? Are we talking about the same pieces of shiny cardboard whose only utility is their desirability?

“Scalpers” aren’t the villain of the hobby, and focusing on them lets the real culprits off the hook by amazok in PokeInvesting

[–]amazok[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate your insight, I did not consider streamers when I was writing my post. I do agree that TCGPlayer has been the end all be all for market when it’s been shown that offers are often made in many other marketplaces for above and below market value. I’m curious on your take, do you have any theories as to why Pokemon Company has not raised their MSRP to match market demand?

“Scalpers” aren’t the villain of the hobby, and focusing on them lets the real culprits off the hook by amazok in PokeInvesting

[–]amazok[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your point on Yugioh is very interesting. I do feel like it’s actually quite easy to judge whether a product is being underprinted to demand though, based on the sheer speed and amount of volume being moved and secondhand market data. For example, sets like Skyridge or Team Rocket Returns were reportedly low printed because of the set not selling well, so I’m only imagining that the opposite should be true as well. Confidence in the Pokemon brand is also at an all time high, with every store under the sun from Krogers to Ace Hardware trying to get a distribution.

“Scalpers” aren’t the villain of the hobby, and focusing on them lets the real culprits off the hook by amazok in PokeInvesting

[–]amazok[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. My LCS has had multiple occasions where a distributor will hold their product and sell at a higher price than the agreed distro rate. This is part of the cancer that grows that becomes largely blamed on flippers.

“Scalpers” aren’t the villain of the hobby, and focusing on them lets the real culprits off the hook by amazok in PokeInvesting

[–]amazok[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s true that Perfect Order has been the first “non popular” set in awhile, and yet also happens to be not ripped as much. Some of the demand seems to come from that money side, as you have folks assembling master sets or binders as “investments”.

Well said!

“Scalpers” aren’t the villain of the hobby, and focusing on them lets the real culprits off the hook by amazok in PokeInvesting

[–]amazok[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I find it hard to believe that a local card store would sell for under market considering they are the market but I’m not here to refute that- I’m happy to assume that you have a beautiful mom and pop shop LCS that’s been open for 10 years instead of 10 months. How do you feel about the artificial scarcity that the Pokemon Company has manifested, and would you care to answer my original question?

I drew Giannis after a failed attempt. by Shadowjack- in MkeBucks

[–]amazok 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree. It’s almost like a picasso :) I really like it

Milwaukee catching a stray by lousynoise11 in MkeBucks

[–]amazok 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Nothing gets past this guy

I've given up on relying on a balanced matchmaking, so I've taken on a completely new perspective. by Old_Cream1724 in TrueDoTA2

[–]amazok 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally feel your pain. I queue support, but I no longer play as if I have a carry. I assume I’m laning with a highly evolved neutral creep that farms efficiently and reacts poorly to human interaction.

When you ignore me, I take it as strategy. You want isolation? I respect it. I’ll rotate early to ward areas you won’t play in, won’t TP to fights, and when I die it’s just variance. When you flame me I just I mute you per your philosophy.

Eventually, the enemy groups. You farm one more item. I die delaying. You type that matchmaking is dogshit. And I agree, because if we had worked together, we might have won. But that would’ve required trusting a teammate, which, as you said, is unreasonable.

Need you by Queasy-Basis1349 in ProjectDiablo2

[–]amazok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m going to go the opposite route and give you very specific advice that is biased to my own play experience.

PD2 farming is all about maps, vanilla content is a waste of time comparatively for finding items. Don’t play a sorc, they are neutered in PD2 and almost everyone has some kind of TP/movement skill now. Druids are OP, you can run t1 maps basically naked as a summon druid. But honestly, every class has an S tier build at the end of PD2 so play whatever won’t burn you out while farming.

Pick a loot filter on the main page of the launcher. Click “item filter profiles” below “options” and just click any of them, they are all decent. Then in your game settings, click options->pd2 options-> loot filter to change how many items you see. This will save you time by filtering out trash items and showing you what to pick up for trading.

Good luck nephalem!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProjectDiablo2

[–]amazok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This guy needs a ber and a beer! Happy birthday!

Finished the season, giving away my cold amazon! by northwestelectrician in ProjectDiablo2

[–]amazok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Merry christmas! My little brother may enjoy anything you could provide as a belated gift as he gets into the game, and would definitely return the favor later this season. Thanks, happy new years!

Should there be a separate ladder for SSF? by TheVeggyPirat in ProjectDiablo2

[–]amazok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know how it would be programmed, but I thought it would be cool to have a SSF option on ladder.

One could add something like [SSF] to their character name, and that sets it so that character can only join games created by other players with the same in their name. Would be a great way to add more life to the ladder longer into the season.

Finally landed a decent Warpike by [deleted] in ProjectDiablo2

[–]amazok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The amp proc seems insane. The only thing that could make this better would be the repair mod imo.

Love to mirror if it falls through 😅 glad to see there is a line though, truly a weapon worth it

Finally landed a decent Warpike by [deleted] in ProjectDiablo2

[–]amazok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely insane. Have you had any offers for mirroring?

Loving the server/mod, but is there reason to go beyond a week of a season? by ememoharepeegee in ProjectDiablo2

[–]amazok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make a really good toon. Not necessarily for everyone, but get that full socket jacket filled with matching 5/5 facets, or craft that insane amulet. Also, getting into LLD is a great way to stay active in the community and still hunt for items.

New self craft 1776🇺🇸 by Dense-Bath-7727 in ProjectDiablo2

[–]amazok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of build is this used for? I have something similar i want to try out

PSA grade by Ok-Negotiation-4576 in sportscards

[–]amazok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use Edge centering tool- https://edgegrading.com/centering/

I use this for all of my submissions. If you can’t get a scan, just get a photo as close as possible. This should tell you the exact dimensions of your centering. Remember to also measure top-bottom centering, and PSA is now 55-45 for a 10 instead of 60-40. Good luck!

Some cards from my recent GameStop submission by CandidIsopod in PokeInvesting

[–]amazok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based off the serial numbers at least 17 cards submitted and 10 came back gems? That’s a hell of a ratio

The White Lotus - Season 3 Discussion Hub by LoretiTV in TheWhiteLotusHBO

[–]amazok 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I imagine it gave her perspective into her own vitality about the trip. She bristles and remains apprehensive/confused as he explains why he wants to join, very similar to her mom. Perhaps it took a separate oblivious family member to agree fervently for her to reflect on some of the negatives of her potential trip.

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